Starboard Maritime Intelligence
@starboardintelligence.com
World-leading maritime intelligence platform enabling governments, defence & industry to understand activity across the world’s oceans.
Critical intelligence from @pa.nton.cx on the registry document, and @maikmarahrens.bsky.social on the immediate operational impact.
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Critical intelligence from @pa.nton.cx on the registry document, and @maikmarahrens.bsky.social on the immediate operational impact.
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
Illuminating the shadow fleet: Data fusion in action.
An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
Cook Islands flag tangled in Russia’s shadow fleet scandal
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Illuminating the shadow fleet: Data fusion in action.
An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
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Latvian Navy intercepts Russian tug Nina Sokolova in Baltic Sea, vessel suspected of probing undersea infrastructure
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
Latvian Navy intercepts Russian tug Nina Sokolova in Baltic Sea, vessel suspected of probing undersea infrastructure
On Nov. 19, the Latvian Navy’s Imanta (M-04) minehunter intercepted the Russian ship Nina Sokolova in the international waters of the Baltic Sea, The Insider determined using data from the Starboard M...
theins.press
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Latvian Navy intercepts Russian tug Nina Sokolova in Baltic Sea, vessel suspected of probing undersea infrastructure
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
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Interception or Drifting?
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Interception or Drifting?
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
A new video details how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence to counter illicit activity at sea.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.
Meet The Ship Software Start-Up Catching Traffickers
YouTube video by Madison Malone
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A new video details how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence to counter illicit activity at sea.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.
The re-emergence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, alongside recent incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait, underscores a pressing need for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The re-emergence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, alongside recent incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait, underscores a pressing need for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
From a local research initiative to a global capability trusted by 30+ nations. 🌍
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
From a local research initiative to a global capability trusted by 30+ nations. 🌍
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
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Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth - Prime Minister
Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth - Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon says a platform using satellites to monitor swathes of ocean in near real-time could be used in the fight against meth.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth - Prime Minister
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Typhoon Fung-wong brings shipping through the Taiwan Strait to an effective halt. @starboardintelligence.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Typhoon Fung-wong brings shipping through the Taiwan Strait to an effective halt. @starboardintelligence.com
Great to see @maritimekiwi.bsky.social of @starboardintelligence.com sharing his understanding of Russia’s shadow fleet and the vessels supporting them in the Baltic
Two vessels refueling Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Rina and Zircone — still receive maintenance in the Baltic, The Maritime Executive reports
The countries that have sanctioned the ‘shadow tankers’ involved could look into sanctioning the bunker tankers.
The countries that have sanctioned the ‘shadow tankers’ involved could look into sanctioning the bunker tankers.
Two vessels refueling Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Rina and Zircone — still receive maintenance in the Baltic, The Maritime Executive reports
Two bunkering (refueling) barges, Rina and Zircone, have been operating in the Baltic Sea for years, primarily in the Danish Straits
theins.press
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Great to see @maritimekiwi.bsky.social of @starboardintelligence.com sharing his understanding of Russia’s shadow fleet and the vessels supporting them in the Baltic
We commend the NZ Govt's new plan to disrupt maritime meth trafficking in the Pacific.
The key challenge noted by advisors: "fragmented, slow systems".
We're built for this—fusing data into a picture that can be shared rapidly across agencies and borders.
#MaritimeSecurity #MDA #BorderSecurity
The key challenge noted by advisors: "fragmented, slow systems".
We're built for this—fusing data into a picture that can be shared rapidly across agencies and borders.
#MaritimeSecurity #MDA #BorderSecurity
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We commend the NZ Govt's new plan to disrupt maritime meth trafficking in the Pacific.
The key challenge noted by advisors: "fragmented, slow systems".
We're built for this—fusing data into a picture that can be shared rapidly across agencies and borders.
#MaritimeSecurity #MDA #BorderSecurity
The key challenge noted by advisors: "fragmented, slow systems".
We're built for this—fusing data into a picture that can be shared rapidly across agencies and borders.
#MaritimeSecurity #MDA #BorderSecurity
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Police will be able to intercept communications and search for electronically stored evidence.
It will also see more focus on disrupting supply chains in the Pacific Ocean, with Customs, the GCSB and the Defence Force conducting a series of maritime operations.
It will also see more focus on disrupting supply chains in the Pacific Ocean, with Customs, the GCSB and the Defence Force conducting a series of maritime operations.
Praise as government launches plan to combat methamphetamine
Praise as government launches plan to combat methamphetamine
The government announced what Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith called a "comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Police will be able to intercept communications and search for electronically stored evidence.
It will also see more focus on disrupting supply chains in the Pacific Ocean, with Customs, the GCSB and the Defence Force conducting a series of maritime operations.
It will also see more focus on disrupting supply chains in the Pacific Ocean, with Customs, the GCSB and the Defence Force conducting a series of maritime operations.
Piracy resurgence off Somalia - incl. a boarding 560NM SE of Eyl & an attempted boarding 332NM E of Mogadishu - threatens mariner safety & trade.
We're supporting partners in the response, delivering fused maritime intelligence for operational decisions.
#MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #MDA #IndianOcean
We're supporting partners in the response, delivering fused maritime intelligence for operational decisions.
#MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #MDA #IndianOcean
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Piracy resurgence off Somalia - incl. a boarding 560NM SE of Eyl & an attempted boarding 332NM E of Mogadishu - threatens mariner safety & trade.
We're supporting partners in the response, delivering fused maritime intelligence for operational decisions.
#MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #MDA #IndianOcean
We're supporting partners in the response, delivering fused maritime intelligence for operational decisions.
#MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #MDA #IndianOcean
Starboard Maritime Intelligence has wrapped up a full-on, high-intensity week at Indo Pacific 2025 in Sydney.
It was an excellent event, defined by non-stop live demonstrations of our platform and productive engagement with key delegations.
It was an excellent event, defined by non-stop live demonstrations of our platform and productive engagement with key delegations.
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Starboard Maritime Intelligence has wrapped up a full-on, high-intensity week at Indo Pacific 2025 in Sydney.
It was an excellent event, defined by non-stop live demonstrations of our platform and productive engagement with key delegations.
It was an excellent event, defined by non-stop live demonstrations of our platform and productive engagement with key delegations.
A fantastic look from @airbus.com at how the Irish Air Corps uses their #C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to protect livelihoods and prevent illegal fishing. 🇮🇪✈️
This documentary highlights the universal challenge of monitoring vast maritime areas effectively.
Watch: youtu.be/CxeaBdOXyho
This documentary highlights the universal challenge of monitoring vast maritime areas effectively.
Watch: youtu.be/CxeaBdOXyho
Ireland's secret weapon against illegal fishing: The Airbus C295
YouTube video by Airbus Defence and Space
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A fantastic look from @airbus.com at how the Irish Air Corps uses their #C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to protect livelihoods and prevent illegal fishing. 🇮🇪✈️
This documentary highlights the universal challenge of monitoring vast maritime areas effectively.
Watch: youtu.be/CxeaBdOXyho
This documentary highlights the universal challenge of monitoring vast maritime areas effectively.
Watch: youtu.be/CxeaBdOXyho
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Starboard is in Sydney next week for the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition
Richard Popple and @maritimekiwi.bsky.social will be at the NZ Stand - 2N37, sharing how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence for governments, defence, and critical infrastructure operators.
Richard Popple and @maritimekiwi.bsky.social will be at the NZ Stand - 2N37, sharing how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence for governments, defence, and critical infrastructure operators.
October 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Starboard is in Sydney next week for the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition
Richard Popple and @maritimekiwi.bsky.social will be at the NZ Stand - 2N37, sharing how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence for governments, defence, and critical infrastructure operators.
Richard Popple and @maritimekiwi.bsky.social will be at the NZ Stand - 2N37, sharing how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence for governments, defence, and critical infrastructure operators.
The failure of the FURIA in the Danish Straits and the grounding of KOMANDER in the Suez Canal are not isolated accidents.
They are the inevitable, kinetic consequence of the "shadow fleet": ageing, uninsured vessels operating outside maritime law.
They are the inevitable, kinetic consequence of the "shadow fleet": ageing, uninsured vessels operating outside maritime law.
October 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The failure of the FURIA in the Danish Straits and the grounding of KOMANDER in the Suez Canal are not isolated accidents.
They are the inevitable, kinetic consequence of the "shadow fleet": ageing, uninsured vessels operating outside maritime law.
They are the inevitable, kinetic consequence of the "shadow fleet": ageing, uninsured vessels operating outside maritime law.
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Indian state oil firm claims it will buy only “non-sanctioned” Russian crude, but tracing its origin is difficult
Once oil leaves port, it often changes hands multiple times, making full traceability difficult even with satellite and AIS tracking, says maritime analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social.
Once oil leaves port, it often changes hands multiple times, making full traceability difficult even with satellite and AIS tracking, says maritime analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social.
Indian state oil firm claims it will buy only “non-sanctioned” Russian crude, but tracing its origin is difficult
India’s second-largest state-run oil company, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), plans to issue a tender within the next 7-10 days to purchase crude oil for December delivery. The company sa...
theins.press
October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Indian state oil firm claims it will buy only “non-sanctioned” Russian crude, but tracing its origin is difficult
Once oil leaves port, it often changes hands multiple times, making full traceability difficult even with satellite and AIS tracking, says maritime analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social.
Once oil leaves port, it often changes hands multiple times, making full traceability difficult even with satellite and AIS tracking, says maritime analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social.
Honoured to be named Wellington NZ’s Fastest Growing Tech Business in the Deloitte Fast 50 🏆
This reflects our critical mission: delivering trusted, actionable intelligence to secure global maritime interests.
Huge thanks to our exceptional crew, and to Deloitte NZ & BNZ.
This reflects our critical mission: delivering trusted, actionable intelligence to secure global maritime interests.
Huge thanks to our exceptional crew, and to Deloitte NZ & BNZ.
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Honoured to be named Wellington NZ’s Fastest Growing Tech Business in the Deloitte Fast 50 🏆
This reflects our critical mission: delivering trusted, actionable intelligence to secure global maritime interests.
Huge thanks to our exceptional crew, and to Deloitte NZ & BNZ.
This reflects our critical mission: delivering trusted, actionable intelligence to secure global maritime interests.
Huge thanks to our exceptional crew, and to Deloitte NZ & BNZ.
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The activity of 68 of the 94 vessels the S&P database has listed as being insured by Maritime Mutual. Some interesting ports of call and taking the long way around Ireland and the United Kingdom @conorgallagher.bsky.social. And for @starboardint.bsky.social users: app.starboard.nz/link/4qy2kvt...
October 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The activity of 68 of the 94 vessels the S&P database has listed as being insured by Maritime Mutual. Some interesting ports of call and taking the long way around Ireland and the United Kingdom @conorgallagher.bsky.social. And for @starboardint.bsky.social users: app.starboard.nz/link/4qy2kvt...
NATO’s Baltic Sentry confirms that threats to undersea cables can be prevented by deterrence through vigilance. Zero incidents occurred, proving the value of persistent surveillance.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence's fused intelligence provides a path to enhance this resilience.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence's fused intelligence provides a path to enhance this resilience.
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
NATO’s Baltic Sentry confirms that threats to undersea cables can be prevented by deterrence through vigilance. Zero incidents occurred, proving the value of persistent surveillance.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence's fused intelligence provides a path to enhance this resilience.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence's fused intelligence provides a path to enhance this resilience.
Ray Powell’s analysis of the grey-zone war in the South China Sea is a critical read. Coercive action and hybrid tactics are enabled by ambiguity and deceptive identity management. This operational gap is where Starboard delivers a strategic advantage.
thedispatch.com/article/sout...
thedispatch.com/article/sout...
America Is Losing the Gray Zone War for the South China Sea
China’s strategy is designed to exploit the myriad gaps and seams that define our deterrence models.
thedispatch.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ray Powell’s analysis of the grey-zone war in the South China Sea is a critical read. Coercive action and hybrid tactics are enabled by ambiguity and deceptive identity management. This operational gap is where Starboard delivers a strategic advantage.
thedispatch.com/article/sout...
thedispatch.com/article/sout...
According to @csis.org’s analysis of AIS data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence, on Sept. 24 the Onnuri, an ocean survey vessel under an agency of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, entered the West Sea provisional measures zone.
biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...
biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...
China confronts South Korea survey ship near West Sea structures
China confronts South Korea survey ship near West Sea structures
biz.chosun.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
According to @csis.org’s analysis of AIS data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence, on Sept. 24 the Onnuri, an ocean survey vessel under an agency of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, entered the West Sea provisional measures zone.
biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...
biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...
The Ekofisk 2/4 K platform has been temporarily shut down after a nearby multipurpose vessel lost propulsion and made contact with the structure, according to reports from
@tv2norge.bsky.social. No injuries and no evacuation of the platform.
@tv2norge.bsky.social. No injuries and no evacuation of the platform.
October 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The Ekofisk 2/4 K platform has been temporarily shut down after a nearby multipurpose vessel lost propulsion and made contact with the structure, according to reports from
@tv2norge.bsky.social. No injuries and no evacuation of the platform.
@tv2norge.bsky.social. No injuries and no evacuation of the platform.